Publication Date: October 7, 2025
‘Tis the season for a little white lie…
Christmas has always been single mom Holly Goodwin Moore’s favorite time of year. The twinkly lights on the tree, the cookies in the oven, the snow on the ground. But she’s just not feeling it this year. The wedding in her ex’s family is almost here, her daughter, Lydia, is bursting at the seams to be a flower girl…and Holly couldn’t be dreading it more. She told a little white lie about having a new boyfriend as her plus-one, hoping to save face. She needs a date for the wedding…and she needs it now.
Ryan Caldwell wants to be free this holiday season. So even he isn’t sure how he landed in Shelter Springs, looking after his niece, Audrey, with his estranged father down the road. But when he meets Holly, she makes him want to belong for the very first time. So they make a deal: he’ll be her date if she’ll help him give Audrey a true Christmas to remember while her mom is away.
Holly Moore knows how to do Christmas, but this year, she needs a little help.
Author RaeAnne Thayne sets the stage for a charming holiday romance in Snow Kissed. As a florist, Holly is a pro at creating gorgeous arrangements, but her inability to say no leaves her exhausted.
That’s why she creates a fictitious date for her former sister-in-law’s December wedding. With Holly’s special-needs daughter already designated as the flower girl, the pressure is high.
Enter Ryan Caldwell, a hunky naval pilot sidelined by an injury. He is in Shelter Springs to care for his teenage niece, who babysits for Holly. He’s an obvious choice as her faux date, especially since he is drool-worthy.
Both Holly and Ryan stand to benefit, but neither one counts on the unexpected connection. With compelling characters and plenty of heart, this story is sure to leave you with a smile.
Snow Kissed offers a Hallmark-style storyline that once again demonstrates the author’s expertise in bringing holiday romance to life.
New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website.
